Town of Franklin (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Ee Stamp Notes: No EE required

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 130

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region.

Snow Load: 40

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Stamp all pages - SEND ALL PROJECTS FROM THIS AHJ TO staff Structural observation letter to be signed and stamped by engineer - See attachments for Eyes On Checklist -- **NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED _BEFORE_ PROJECT IS SENT TO ENGINEER FOR STAMPS** \-- This is required for the engineer to state in his letter, that he or a rep. from his office did the inspection/observation report, staff completed the letter for a past project Structural calcs Limits of Scope of Work and Liability should not contain this verbiage: The existing structure has been reviewed based on the assumption that it has been originally designed and constructed per appropriate codes.

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Placards Notes: Firefighter plaque on unfused disconnect

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim